Faculty of Sciences of Gabès – Gabès University Tunisia | Tunisia
Dr. Kaouthar Jeddi is an Associate Professor of Botany and Plant Biology at the Faculty of Sciences of Gabès, Gabès University, Tunisia, specializing in plant ecology, stress physiology, and restoration biology. Her doctoral research focused on ecological restoration and afforestation of arid steppes, and her work continues to explore how plants adapt to abiotic and biotic stress, including salinity, drought, and heavy metal pollution. With a strong emphasis on phytoremediation, biomonitoring, and sustainable management of arid ecosystems, she has contributed significantly to understanding the physiological and ecological mechanisms of plant resilience. Dr. Jeddi has published extensively in leading peer-reviewed journals indexed in SCI and Scopus, with [X documents], an h-index of [X], and more than [X citations] to date. Her recent publications include studies on salinity stress in Damask rose and allelopathic interactions of multipurpose trees with forage crops in Mediterranean arid lands. She actively participates in collaborative research projects, bridging ecological restoration practices with sustainable development strategies in arid and semi-arid regions. Through her teaching, editorial service, and research leadership, Dr. Jeddi has established herself as a respected scholar advancing plant science, ecosystem restoration, and innovative approaches to managing the challenges of fragile and polluted environments.
Featured Publications:
Jeddi, K., Siddique, K. H. M., & Hessini, K. (2025). Impact of salinity on plant growth, photosynthesis, cell wall elasticity and osmotic adjustment in Damask rose. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology.
Jeddi, K. (2025). Potential allelopathic effects of two multipurpose trees on germination, seedling performance, and antioxidant activity of alfalfa in Mediterranean arid lands. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology.